Explanation

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• Largest province (population & area-wise): Punjab
• Capital of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest city of Punjab: Lahore
• Largest district of Punjab (area-wise): Bahawalpur
• Largest district of Punjab and Pakistan (population-wise): Lahore

Additional information:

• Smallest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Torghar (KPK)
• Largest district of Pakistan (area-wise): Chagai (Balochistan)

Most Important Information:

Districts and Divisions of Pakistan:

• Punjab: 41 Districts, 10 Divisions
• KPK: 38 Districts, 7 Divisions
• Sindh: 30 Districts, 6 Divisions
• Balochistan: 41 Districts, 11 Divisions
• Gilgit-Baltistan: 14 Districts, 3 Divisions
• Azad Kashmir: 10 Districts, 3 Divisions

Last verified on 03-06-2026

Explanation

Second Governor-General: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin.

From 14 September 1948 to 16 October 1951.

Party:

1. CML (1962–1964)
2. ML (1947–1958)
3. AIML (1922–1947)

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1947–1948) – Founder of Pakistan, first Governor-General.
2. Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin (1948–1951) – Second Governor-General.
3. Sir Ghulam Muhammad (1951–1955) – Third Governor-General.
4. Iskander Mirza (1955–1956) – Fourth and last Governor-General before Pakistan became a republic.

Explanation

• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year with the aim to to raise global awareness about the deadly health risks of tobacco. 

Theme 2026: Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products

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Explanation

There are the 17 Sections in ANF ACT:

1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Constitution of the Force
4. Superintendence and administration of the Force
5. Functions of the Force
6. Power of the members of the Force
7. Wearing of Uniform
8. Punishment
9. Grounds of punishment
10. Authority to award punishment
11. Terms of Service
12. Conduct and Discipline
13. Members to serve anywhere
14. Members as public prosecutors
15. Delegation of powers
16. Indemnity
17. Power to make rules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan tested Ghauri-II on 14 April 1999 with a range of 1,500 km.
• It also tested Shaheen (Hatf-IV) on 15 April 1999 with a range of 750 km.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
• 5th planet
• 79 known moons (Maximum number of moons)
• The Great Red Spot is a prominent feature
• Giant planet and the fastest-rotating planet 
• Rotates approximately once every 10 hours.
• Age is about 4.603 billion years.

Additional information

• Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system.

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Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• 1989: Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) established
• 1991: Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) established
• 1995 (February 21, 1995): Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) + Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) merged → Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)
• 1997: ANF Act passed for reorganization
• 2002: MNC became a full-fledged ministry
• 2013: Converted into Interior Ministry department
• 2017: Reinstated as Independent Ministry

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Section 9(b) of the CNS Act, 1997 defines punishment based on drug quantity.
• It applies when the recovered narcotics are more than 1 kg but less than 10 kg.
• This section covers intermediate-level drug trafficking cases.
• Punishment increases with the quantity of drugs involved.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Yaqoob (AS) became blind in his old age.
• His blindness was caused due to deep sorrow for Hazrat Yusuf (AS).
• Later, his eyesight was restored by Allah after reunion.
• This event is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Yusuf).
• He is also known as Prophet Jacob in English.
• His story teaches patience (Sabr) and trust in Allah (Tawakkul).

Last verified on 25-04-2026